Ok, I know, I know...It's been FOREVER since I posted anything on my blog...the truth is that we have been insanely busy and that I am currently internet-less, computer-less, car-less, and TV-less...sigh* But worst of all, I am Levi-less and have been for 2 weeks. As you know, we're moving across the Atlantic, so Levi left at the beginning of the month to set things up before me and the girls join him. Ironically, he left on the 4th of July...oh that British pride!
In the meantime, I have been busy finishing things up for my masters...yes, I defended my thesis...and yes, I had tons of corrections to make on it, but it's over! I am now enjoying being a 100 % mom, going to the swimming pool and the park and wherever the kids feel like going.
Last week, I had to go to San Fransisco in order to pick up Sophie's French passport (waiving the need for a visa) at the Consulate, and although I enjoyed visiting a new place, it was very hard to adapt being on my own for the first time (kidless and husbandless) even for a day. I got to see the ocean, but as I stood there, I thought: "what's the point if I cannot share this experience with Levi or the girls?" Marriage and family give meaning to my life...I realize every day we are apart how much I need my husband, not because I am weak or incapable, but simply to enjoy the full flavor of every moment. The highlight of my trip was that I got to visit with my dear friend, Jen...We talked and talked as if we had never been apart.
So basically we have two more weeks to say goodbye to our lovely neighborhood and dear friends in Utah.
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6 comments:
Annabelle! you're leaving so soon! i'd like to stop by and say hello and goodbye before you leave. when would be a convenient time before you take off?
Thanks again for stopping to see us. We will miss you! Good luck on your new adventure.
I love what you said about marriage and family giving meaning to your life-- and that you want to enjoy its full flavor! I wonder if that is how I would feel at the beach by myself too...
Anabelle, I'm so proud of you for getting all these things done! Everything--the passport, the planning, the moving, the coping with the distance and the inconveniences--all of it! And words cannot express how joyous I feel for you for completing your Masters! Félicitations! C'est merveilleux, ce que tu as accompli dans le programme. Comme Chrissie, tu l'as fait tout en soutenant ta famille, tout en étant une mère dévouée, une femme dévouée. Et malgré tout ce qu'il fallait faire pendant cette période de ta vie, tu t'es fiée ardemment au Seigneur et as cru à Ses promesses. Je suis si fière de toi! Et je t'envoie mes meilleurs vœux pour ton grand déménagement et la nouvelle vie qui vous attend tous en Angleterre! Bon courage et bon voyage!
Oh Anabelle, can you believe we did it? I am getting so sentimental thinking about how much you helped me make it through the program, and I'm so sad for your imminent move. I sincerely hope that we'll be able to keep in contact and have our paths cross again. I'm also sorry that we were never able to have you guys over before Levi left. The kids and I will be in Orem from July 29th until the middle of August--I hope that we'll be able to see you! By the way--I wonder if you were in San Francisco when Sevak was there. He had to stop by the Swiss Embassy to get a work visa (he is currently in Switzerland, training for his job). Anyway, sorry for the long comment. Just know that I think the world of you!!
Wow, there's so much going on!! Congrats on defending your thesis, when do we start calling you master Anabelle?? ;0) Good luck getting everything ready and getting through the next few weeks!!
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